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Commissioners approve funds to battle opioid epidemic
The Granville County Board of Commissioners approved the use of $489,539 in funding from the Opioid Settlement Funds for the new fiscal year on Monday with the hopes it will help to combat the opioid overdose crisis throughout the county. The funding will be used to start the first wave of programs to fight the growing problem. The Granville County […] The post Commissioners approve funds to battle opioid epidemic first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
SGAA 10U All-Stars win district title
The South Granville Athletic Association Hurricanes 10U softball team won the Tar River District Championship last week. The All-Stars defeated the Tar River 10U team twice after losing to them earlier in the tournament. The 10U Hurricanes will now travel to South Johnston for the state tournament on July 18th. Members of the 10U Hurricanes are: Parker Nelson, Paisley Wheeler, […] The post SGAA 10U All-Stars win district title first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Maryland sheriff: Under Biden, ‘citizens are not safe’
FBI Director Christopher Wray has issued multiple warnings that the Biden administration’s open northern and southern borders could result in a catastrophic terrorist attack. But open border-enabled terrorism is already rampant throughout the nation. Brutal, soulless killers have been caught and released without the slightest intervention from the White House or the Department of Homeland Security, and they’ve slaughtered unsuspecting, […] The post Maryland sheriff: Under Biden, ‘citizens are not safe’ first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Media gives Trump a bye
In the days following the June 27 CNN-produced presidential debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, national news outlets have been dominated by stories of Biden’s poor performance and calls from various pundits, and even the New York Times Editorial Board, for him to step aside. Yet, there have been no calls for Trump to step aside […] The post Media gives Trump a bye first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
State to hold public input session on home energy rebates programs
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality will hold a virtual public input session Aug. 1 at 6:30 p.m., to solicit community feedback on the proposed Home Energy Rebates programs, under the Inflation Reduction Act. The public is invited to attend and provide input on home energy rebate information sharing, community engagement methods and workforce development. DEQ encourages written public […] The post State to hold public input session on home energy rebates programs first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
New law valuable tool in the sex trafficking demand reduction arsenal
Making solicitation of prostitution a felony and enhanced training requirements are key ingredients to the North Carolina legislation helping combat human trafficking. Lawmakers directed the Department of Labor to increase awareness, and the Department of Social Services is required to expand training available to county Social Services departments. NC Stop Human Trafficking, led by Pam Strickland, is pleased with the […] The post New law valuable tool in the sex trafficking demand reduction arsenal first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Crime reports released
Butner Public Safety June 23, a larceny was reported on East Lyon Station Road. The suspect took merchandise without paying for it. June 23, a breaking and entering and larceny into a motor vehicle was reported on Breda Lane. The suspect(s) entered the victim’s unlocked motor vehicle and stole a firearm. June 24, Sgt. C. L. Duke arrested […] The post Crime reports released first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Early days of summer plagued by drownings
Despite this summer officially being less than two weeks old, a number of drownings and near-drownings have already occurred within and around Wake County. Last week, a 2-year-old boy died after drowning in a pool at a home in Wendell. The Wake County Sheriff’s Office later posted a condolence message to Deputy Jose Perez-Apodaca and indicated that boy who drowned […] The post Early days of summer plagued by drownings first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Glenn named All-State in softball
Falls Lake’s freshman pitcher Wynterlee Glenn earned a spot on the North Carolina Softball Coaches Association All-State list in the 1A division. Glenn helped the Firebirds post a 14-9-1 overall record and go 6-0 in conference play. She led the team to the Super Six Conference title and took the team to the third round of the 1A North Carolina […] The post Glenn named All-State in softball first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Vikings cage Jaguars in hoops
The summer basketball jamborees are an opportunity for Jake Wohlfeil, South Granville’s basketball coach, to evaluate the progress of his team. For returning players it is a chance to hone their skills and leadership ability. For new or junior varsity players it’s an opportunity to showcase their talents and possibly earn a starting position on the varsity program. South Granville’s […] The post Vikings cage Jaguars in hoops first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Thomas shares history and storytelling
Just two weeks shy of the end of her reign as Miss Lumbee 2023-2024, Ashtyn Skye Thomas made a trip to Granville County to speak at Richard H. Thornton Library’s summer storytelling event June 27. Thomas, a freshman at N.C. State University majoring in architecture, represents the Lumbee people by traveling throughout the state sharing information about the history and […] The post Thomas shares history and storytelling first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Creedmoor offers Robotics Camp
The upcoming Lego Robotics Summer Camp July 15 and July 17 promises an immersive learning experience in robotics and mechanical engineering for students aged 6 – 13 years old. Hosted at the Creedmoor Community Center, this two-day camp from 10 am to 2 pm daily offers an exciting opportunity for participants to dive into the world of robotics through hands-on […] The post Creedmoor offers Robotics Camp first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Sheriff’s office investigates death
The Granville County Sheriff’s Office and the SBI are currently investigating circumstances surrounding the death of Corey Faison. Faison’s body was discovered in Granville County at 4052 Old Franklinton Road, Franklinton. His body was discovered on June 26. No other information is available currently. Granville Sheriff Robert D. Fountain Jr. asked that anyone with information that could aid in this […] The post Sheriff’s office investigates death first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Summer reading slated at Berea
Berea Branch Library is presenting a special program July 25 celebrating Smokey Bear’s 80th birthday. The program is scheduled at 4:30 p.m. at the library, located at 1211 US Highway 158. The library is partnering with the Granville County forest service to celebrate Smokey’s birthday and teach all about fire safety. This program is free and open to all and part of the […] The post Summer reading slated at Berea first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Law enforcement releases crime reports
Butner Public Safety June 18, PSO M. B. Butler arrested Rajuan Migel Carter, 30, of Greensboro, for an outstanding domestic violence warrant. Carter was issued no bond by Magistrate A. K. Kearney and was placed in the Granville County Detention Center. June 19, PSO M. B. Butler arrested Julius Cesar Owens Jr., 51, of Oxford, for an outstanding domestic […] The post Law enforcement releases crime reports first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Reading, writing in cursive becomes a lost art
“A tisket, a tasket, a green and yellow basket. I wrote a letter to my love and on the way, I lost it.” We seem on the verge of losing many things. Writing letters to one another, if not yet a lost art, is changing. Cursive writing is out of style and out of classrooms. Losing the ability to write […] The post Reading, writing in cursive becomes a lost art first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Faith In Mental Health Pilot Program passes House
Legislation introduced by Rep. Frank Sossamon to establish the Faith In Mental Health Pilot Program passed the North Carolina House of Representatives 113-1. The bill, HB 982, aims to address the ongoing mental health crisis in North Carolina by harnessing the power of faith-based organizations to provide critical support and advocacy for those in need. The program is slated for launch […] The post Faith In Mental Health Pilot Program passes House first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Barberio to lead creative learning
Russ Barberio has been named the new coordinator of the Creative Lifelong Learning program run by Granville County Senior Services. Barberio takes over for Marilyn Howard, who is retiring from Granville County at the end of June. Barberio joins Granville County after spending a few years in retirement following a long career in finance and computer software consulting. He came […] The post Barberio to lead creative learning first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Eighth annual Bee Jubilee draws crowd despite heat
People were all abuzz at this year’s Bee Jubilee. The Granville County Beekeepers Association brings together local apiaries, lecturers, and artisans fo the Bee Jubilee, which is a gathering for people to learn about and celebrate bees and beekeeping. The bee jubilee was set up to spread awareness of the decreasing bee population, raise money for the bee association, and […] The post Eighth annual Bee Jubilee draws crowd despite heat first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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